LTC1629/LTC1629-PG
PolyPhase, High Efficiency,
Synchronous Step-Down Switching Regulators
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®1629/LTC1629-PG are multiple phase, dual,
synchronous step-down current mode switching regula-
torcontrollersthatdriveN-channelexternalpowerMOSFET
stages in a phase-lockable fixed frequency architecture.
The PolyPhaseTM controller drives its two output stages
out of phase at frequencies up to 300kHz to minimize the
RMS ripple currents in both input and output capacitors.
The output clock signal allows expansion for up to 12
evenly phased controllers for systems requiring 15A to
200A of output current. The multiple phase technique
effectively multiplies the fundamental frequency by the
number of channels used, improving transient response
while operating each channel at an optimum frequency for
efficiency. Thermal design is also simplified.
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Dual Controller Operates from One to Twelve Phases
Reduces Required Input Capacitance and Power
Supply Induced Noise
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Current Mode Control Ensures Current Sharing
Phase-Lockable Fixed Frequency: 150kHz to 300kHz
1.8MHz Effective Switching Frequency
True Remote Sensing Differential Amplifier
OPTI-LOOPTM Compensation Reduces COUT
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1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Power Good Output Voltage Monitor (LTC1629-PG)
Wide VIN Range: 4V to 36V Operation
Very Low Dropout Operation: 99% Duty Cycle
Adjustable Soft-Start Current Ramping
Internal Current Foldback Plus Shutdown Timer
Overvoltage Soft-Latch Eliminates Nuisance Trips
Micropower Shutdown
An internal differential amplifier provides true remote
sensing of the regulated supply’s positive and negative
output terminals as required for high current applications.
Available in 28-Lead SSOP Package
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A RUN/SS pin provides both soft-start and optional timed,
short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET
dissipation during short-circuit conditions when the
overcurrent latchoff is disabled. OPTI-LOOP compensa-
tion allows the transient response to be optimized over a
wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The
LTC1629-PG includes a power good output pin that re-
places the AMPMD control pin of the LTC1629.
APPLICATIO S
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Desktop Computers
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Internet Servers
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Large Memory Arrays
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DC Power Distribution Systems
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
OPTI-LOOP and PolyPhase are trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
10Ω
V
IN
5V TO 28V
10µF ×4
35V
0.1µF
M1
S
LTC1629-PG
TG1
V
IN
CERAMIC
S
0.003Ω
BOOST1
SW1
0.47µF
0.1µF
L1
1µH
S
M2
×2
RUN/SS
PGOOD
BG1
D1
PGND
1000pF
+
SENSE1
I
TH
–
SENSE1
3.3k
M3
TG2
BOOST2
SW2
S
0.003Ω
S
SGND
V
OUT
0.47µF
1.6V/40A
L2
S
S
16k
S
M4
×2
1µH
V
BG2
DIFFOUT
D2
S
EAIN
–
INTV
CC
+
10µF
+
C
OUT
V
OS
V
OS
SENSE2
SENSE2
16k
1000µF ×2
+
–
4V
C
: T510E108K004AS
L1, L2: CEPH149-IROMC
M1, M3: IRF7811
M2, M4: IRF7809
OUT
1629 TA01
D1, D2: UP5840
Figure 1. High Current Dual Phase Step-Down Converter
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